This understanding will influence my future practice as a teacher because it will allow me to carefully examine what individual factors may be affecting a struggling reader. I will keep in mind that just because one is having difficulties in reading, it does not mean that the child is not able to learn. Therefore, this understanding will also motivate and influence me in my future practice. I will carefully examine my student’s individual needs so that I can differentiate my instruction to help struggling readers. …show more content…
This project has helped me to find resources to use as a teacher of literacy particularly for students with reading problems. I will begin my strategy to help a struggling reader by first examining if there are any medical issues or difficulties at home that may be affecting the reading process and learning as a whole. I will also take into consideration any disabilities that a child may have and make it priority to learn about the child’s condition. Iwill then assess the child by observing his/her behavior in reading and carefully note the child’s strengths and